Event Type: BQ Event

BQ Park Pedal and Scoot February 2nd

Come and join our community participation rides, as we welcome bike and scooter riders in the parklands of Brisbane. The BQ Park Pedal and Scoot rides are designed to encourage Queenslanders to get outdoors and get active, in a safe and supportive environment. As a free community event, Bicycle Queensland hopes to see more people riding more often. So come and join the ride! Registrations will be opening shortly.

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More details and exact locations will be announced shortly.

Sunday February 2nd, 2025
Sunday March 2nd, 2025
Sunday April 6th, 2025
Sunday May 4th, 2025
Sunday June 1st, 2025
Sunday June 29th, 2025

BQ Park Pedal and Scoot is possible thanks to support from the Queensland Government.

QLD Government. The Department of Transport & Main Roads

Weekend in Wondai

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Save the date for April 25-27, as Bicycle Queensland rolls out the first multi-day event for 2025. We’ll be travelling to Wondai for three days of riding, festivities and sightseeing.

This is a 3-day event, and it will be held in conjunction with ANZAC Day celebrations and the famous Wondai Races.

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Thursday April 24
8am-5pm: campsite open for setup and registration
6-8pm: Rail trail night rides: Barambah Creek Return (18km) and Tingoora Return (18km)

Friday April 25

Dawn Service- Wondai 
7:00-9:00am Breakfast
ANZAC Day Ceremonies – rider’s choice 
10:00am Wondai ANZAC Day March 
11:00am Murgon ANZAC Day March 
11:15am Wooroolin ANZAC Day March 
12:30pm Lunch Wondai Sports Grounds – Soul Moon Energy 
1:30pm Wondai Races- experience a Country Race Meeting on ANZAC  Day East/West Tingoora Loops Ride– 49kms 
East Wooroolin Loop Ride- 44kms Old Wondai Road- Gravel Loop-45 kms 
4:30pm Back to Base – Chill Time 
5:00pm Happy Hour 
6:00-8:30pm Dinner – Phat Wag Entertainment 

Saturday April 26
For non-riders, the Wondai Park Run and Wondai Markets are held on Saturdays.

6:00-7:30 am Breakfast
7:00am Ride Warm up 
7:20am Morning Briefing- Mandatory 
 Morning Activities – rider’s choice
7:30am Memerambi Springs/ Gordonbrook Dam Via Hoggs Rd return- 57kms  Ration Shed Ride Loop 32km loop Wondai- Old Cherbourg Rd- SBRT Return (4-hour activity)  Kingaroy Ral Trail Return (65kms)- Morning Tea (coffee in Kingaroy) 
12:30pm Lunch Wondai Sports Grounds – Soul Moon Energy 
  1:30pm  Afternoon Activities 
MTB Skills- McEuen State Forest Trails- SBMTBC Ration Shed Ride Loop 1:30-5:00pm 32km loop Wondai- Old Cherbourg Rd- SBRT Return (4-hour activity)  Moffatdale Winery Tour– Non-Riders and those that want a fun afternoon (Extra Cost required) 55 Million Year Ago Museum Ride Murgon and Back- 25 kms 
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4:30pm Back to Base – Chill Time Walk to Wondai Regional Art Gallery and Timber Museum 
5:30pm Happy Hour  
6:00-8:30pm Dinner- Entertainment TBC

Sunday April 27

6:00-7:30am Breakfast
7:00am Ride Warm up 
7:20am Morning Briefing – Mandatory 
  7:30am Memerambi Springs/ Gordonbrook Dam Via Hoggs Rd return – 57kms   Kingaroy Ral Trail Return (65kms)- Morning Tea coffee in Kingaroy 55 Million Year Ago Museum Ride to Murgon and Return -25 kms 
12:30 Lunch/Event Ends – Burgers 


Accommodation:
The Weekend in Wondai Camp Village set up at the Wondai Wolves, with shower and toilet trucks plus all catering.
Within Wondai there are also a few hotels and accommodation providers for those who would prefer to book their own accommodation.

The event will be fully catered for breakfast from April 25 to lunch on April 27th, so once you have parked your caravan or set up your tent, you’ll have everything you need and can spend the rest of the time in Wondai getting around by bike.

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There will be nightly entertainment, and multiple ride options that use the South Burnett Rail Trail, local streets and backways to connect to attractions worth visiting.

The Weekend in Wondai is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

Rail Trails and Tourism Conference

Bicycle Queensland are partnering with Somerset Regional Council to host the Rail Trails and Tourism Conference 2024. The conference will take place at the Somerset Civic Centre, Esk across November 6-7, with the two days offering input around building rail trail tourism, and building rail trails themselves. The conference is possible thanks to the support of Somerset Regional Council and the Department of Main Roads.

More information can be found here.

Her Ride (Road)

Unleash Your Potential on the Road! 

Our program offers 9 skills development sessions over 4 weeks, starting Sunday 10 November and concluding on 8 December 2024. Led by experienced coaches, you’ll learn essential techniques such as bike maintenance, group riding, road riding, climbing, and more. 

Empower Yourself with Every Pedal! 

Don’t worry if you’re a bit rusty or haven’t ridden in a while; our first session will assess your skills and group you accordingly.  

Spread the word

Your friends won’t know what they’re missing! Do you have a friend who needs the extra confidence boost to get them out with you and enjoy the health benefits of social cycling? Encourage them to join the program too. They won’t regret the experience!

Session Dates and Times: 

  • Sundays from 6:00 am to 9:00 am
    10, 17 & 24 November, 1 & 8 December
  • Wednesdays from 5:15 am to 6:45 am
    13, 20 & 27 November, 5 December 

All sessions are included – participants attend Sunday and Wednesday sessions.

Location: 

  • Bicentennial Bikeway, Milton 

Pre-requisites for joining: 

To participate, all you need is to be able to ride a bike confidently, have your own helmet and bike (road or hybrid preferred), and ensure your bike is in good working order. 

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